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I wanted some open opinions about how long it is suggested that you wait until you attempt to retake the nclex once you fail. I have heard so many things from... take it asap - longer you wait, more you lose... take your time, don't rush... I am not...

Well.. my story is a little unique. I have been in the healthcare field since 1998. I started off as a secretary in the ER and from there went on to get my EMT. After my EMT I went to Paramedic school since my GPA wasn't good enough for the requireme...

Any new grads seeking employment with Florida Hospital in Orlando area... be careful!! They sell themselves as the "perfect place to work" but they throw their own employees out on the streets to bring in new nurses from out of the area who are unfam...

I was hoping for results to be online today. I have heard people say that within 24 hours you can get results. I am in FL and not sure... My last questions was on prioritization as well... I'm just nervous!

I am a little nervous that I had no OB questions.. I shut off at 75 and had a bunch of teaching, prioritization and SATA... Did anyone else have any OB questions or none at all??

You should be proud! Any graduation, certification or license is a wonderful achievement. I have my AS in Emergency Medicine.. Looks great on paper and on a resume but that is it. When I got that degree I felt so accomplished.. I was always told "are...

Where I work in FL the pay difference in ASN & BSN is in the range of 0.50-$1.50. Not worth it to me... I may get my bachelors at a later time just for myself but never have been a management person and have no desire to be. I believe you ...

yes you are right. Long term health pay is decent compared to the hospitals. In the hospitals LPN's make much less and pretty much do the same job as RN's (for the most part). Eventhough I have had challenges with previous experience and testing I am...

That is very unfortunate. I believe I read somewhere it was mentioned "we don't stick LPN's anywhere", which is true. Nursing home care is a choice. The nurse in charge of doctors offices for the most part are LPN's. I have had the same disrespect wi...

I think that in some places it is not a requirement however is preferred. Where I am in FL they do not require the RN's (for flight) to have EMT/PM certification and will hire them but want them to complete the training and sit for the state exams. I...

Thank you. I understand what you are saying. I have been away from the site for a week or so trying to figure out how to get it done. I learned of a classmate who did not pass and truthfully I was devistated for her. I don't think it was a comparriso...

I think most of the animosity stems from each role not understanding the purpose of the other. In all actuality the 2 professions (medic & nursing) have very different objectives. Nonetheless, there are paramedics that I would rather have there w...

It seems that mental health is my weakness. I have always felt that the questions don't make much sense to me and are subject to opinion. I recently failed my NCLEX and had a lot of psych questions. I am wondering if this was possibly due to my inab...

i cant remember off hand.. but whne I thought about it afterwards I was unsure. A similar question was asked later and I thought "oh no did I get it wrong"..

I was trying to figure out the priority in this case. If they gave you a list of patients and who to see first would this person who is hearing voices to harm more of a priority? I saw somewhere else someone mentioned having a tech watch them... soun...

thank you.. I have taken a break but now trying to find what's going to work for me. I think that this forum helps me identify with others who have the same feelings I do.. all of the support is helping me through this.. thank you :)

another thing too is that most places are going to 100% computerized charting. Any education, discharge, treatment, etc. is signed off by what you are listed under. I believe that is a way to prevent these kinds of legal nightmares. Even the MD's are...

I so know how you feel. You would never wish anything bad on your friends who helped get you through it... just a little better to say "wow, i'm not the only one"!! All of mine have been in orientation this week. I am trying to find a means of income...

do you think that this can be compared to nurses and port access? It is taught to RN's how to access a port and it is in your scope of practice. At the hospital I work at you are only allowed to access a port if you are "port certified". On another ...

I agree. That would be false representation. I have never seen anyone do that.. I have seen where EMT/medics have done the assessment and RN looked over and signed... still not a good idea. Just play safe and tell them no you can't no matter how well...

I used to work for a nurse manager who refused to hire EMT/paramedics becasue she felt that paramedics wern't as "caring" as CNA's or PCT's. I never understood that. Have you ever heard of that? I think that the profession, no matter the title, is fo...

I have attended EMT school, Paramedic School and Nursing School... they have taught me the same in all of them. I have worked in the ER and in EMS since 1998 and know the P&P very well. I know what is required and not allowed. A lot of times nurs...

The difference with EMT & Paramedic: Easy way to remember this.. EMT's have a Certification. They are BLS ONLY! Paramedics have a license. They are ACLS, etc. EMT's can only provide basic care, paramedics can provide medications and are taught to...

well I will start and say that this specific blog is about paramedics and falsifying documentation and representation. Lets not get carried away with job descriptions. A medic can sign a form joe smith, PM and that is it. Problem is many ER's are so...

is a patient who is hearing voices to harm a priority? I always thought that would be my main concern.. seems I am not always right.